Authorities say the driver was following GPS directions on a back road and had to be rescued by the Lebanon Rescue Department this morning after the car became submerged in water.

LEBANON, Maine (AP) _ Police say a motorist following GPS directions took a road less traveled and ended up having to be rescued after his car became submerged in water.

Officials say the motorist had to climb on top of his 2005 Pontiac Grand Am to await rescue by the Lebanon Rescue Department Friday morning. Lebanon Rescue Crew Chief Mike Sabine used his truck to back up to the car, allowing the driver to jump to safety.